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Synopsis
Gold In Placer: How To Find It, How To Get It is an informative book written by James Edward Douglas. This book is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in finding and extracting gold from placer deposits. The author covers all aspects of gold prospecting, from the basics of geology and mineralogy to the practical techniques of panning, sluicing, and dredging. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of gold prospecting. The first chapter provides an overview of gold and its properties, while the second chapter delves into the geology of placer deposits. The third chapter covers the equipment needed for gold prospecting, including pans, sluices, and dredges. The fourth chapter is dedicated to the techniques of gold panning, including how to read the water, how to use a pan, and how to identify gold in the pan. The fifth chapter covers the use of sluices and dredges, while the sixth chapter discusses the use of metal detectors in gold prospecting. The final chapter of the book provides tips and advice for successful gold prospecting, including how to research potential gold-bearing areas, how to stake a claim, and how to work with other prospectors. Overall, Gold In Placer: How To Find It, How To Get It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in gold prospecting. The book is well-written, informative, and easy to understand, making it an essential read for both beginners and experienced prospectors alike.Desert Lore And Prospecting Experiences.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.